The sales team at Benfield Renault have stunned managers and colleagues by exceeding company targets and reaching the monthly sales quota in only two weeks.

Staff at the Scotswood Road dealership in Newcastle made 113 sales in two weeks, a result never achieved before at the Renault dealership.

Chris Denning, dealership manager, praised his colleagues: "The sales figures over the last two weeks are exceptional. The team continue to deliver great results, proving that here at Benfield Renault, our commitment to customer service and after sales care is unrivalled."

David Collins, the marketing director at the Benfield Motor Group, added: "Due to hard work and outstanding skills in both customer care and the motor trade, the team has generated figures that exceed company targets.

"Chris has proved that he has excellent leadership qualities and I am confident that he will continue to guide the sales team at Benfield Renault and deliver first-class results."